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THUNDER BAY – Though she hopes she’ll never need it, Liz Arbour feels comfortable now that she has a basic understanding of self-defence.

THUNDER BAY – It has been 35 years since Terry Fox began his quest to run across Canada to persevere in the battle against cancer. Even though the cancer returned and halted his Marathon of Hope, his legacy still remains stronger than ever.

FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION – A familiar face is back as chief.

The following is a list of winners from the annual Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards, which were announced at a gala held Saturday night at the Victoria Inn.

THUNDER BAY -- Better late than never. Spring weather appears to finally be on the way for the city, with Environment Canada forecasting daily high temperatures in the double digits for the week.

A fire at an eight-story, north-side apartment Saturday night sent a man to hospital. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue officials say they arrived at the Regent Street building at just after 8:30 p.m., responding to an automatic alarm.

FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION – The community is expected to learn by the end of the weekend who will form the next chief and council.

The following is a media release from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection -------------------------------------- U.S.

Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources news release: ----------------------------- Ontario and the Ontario Provincial Police are reminding people to take simple precautions this spring to prevent attracting black bears as they come out of hibernation.

THUNDER BAY – Expect to see many people in the community sporting bright yellow pins for the rest of the month.